Life Gear LGTF38 LED Flashlight with LED Reading Lamp, NOAA Emergency AM/FM Radio with Alert and Weatherband Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my mother initially after a storm knocked out the power and we had tornados in the area. She had neither a battery-powered radio nor a functional weather radio (her house has a large hill blocking all the National Weather Service signals from reaching her).

It is rather nice in that it includes a lot of features that are handy.

1. It has a plug for a cellphone charger. At least at this time, you can order a charger plug for many different cellphones directly from the website and just pay shipping (around $5) so that you can charge your cellphone off of the hand crank. Very good idea.
2. There is an LED flashlight on the front and an LED area light that flips up from the side. These are not going to blind anyone, but they will adequately light up a room or help you navigate through a dark house.
3. The FM/AM/Weather radio is functional and adequate for the intended purpose.
4. It has a build-in clock and alarm. Unfortunately, the alarm on/off button is located on the top of the unit and will easily get bumped such that you are turning on/off the alarm accidentally any time you reach for the device.
5. It includes the rechargeable battery in the package, and it will also run off of regular batteries. The hand crank can be used to charge the rechargeable battery or you can charge from a wall plug, also included.
6. It is not a heavy device and would be very easy to carry around. It does have an included carry handle that flips up from the side opposite the lamp. Unfortunately, it's not that robustly built, either, and wouldn't survive a lot of abuse.
7. There is a built-in hazard alarm/light, but it's of dubious usefulness. As mentioned above, the flashlight is not very strong (though adequate for a flashlight), but it is flashed on-and-off with the alarm and likely wouldn't be spotted all that far away unless in pitch black darkness. It also plays an alarm noise over the built-in radio speaker, but again, the speaker isn't very loud. You could easily talk over this and carry on a conversation without yelling with this alarm going off. You'd be better off just yelling.

Overall, this a great emergency utility that should be in anyone's kit at home or in the car trunk. The hand crank can help make up for not having fresh batteries in or having forgotten to charge it with the wall plug.I'm so impressed with this unit overall that I'm investigating Life Gear's other devices. This is great for Tornado Alley residents, coastal folks who are subject to hurricanes, earthquakes, or even blizzards. I can't think of any natural disaster this wouldn't be at least somewhat helpful in.

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3 super-bright LEDs flashlight4 LED reading or map lampCell phone charger NOAA emergency radio with alert AM/FM and weatherbandAlarm clockEmergency signal flashers and siren3 power options: crank AC or DC

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HX370S Handheld VHF Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)We have used Standard Horizon radios for over 10 years on 2 research vessels, starting with the HX255, with which we were very happy. We then switched to the 350S and found them very suitable as well. Unfortunately, with the HX370, there is a weak point in the transmit amplifier and it burns out regularly. I purchased 30 of these radios 2 years ago and have sent ALL of them back at least once for warranty repair. While I can't complain about the service because they have promptly repaired them and sent them back, they have done nothing to correct the problem. So I receive them, they get used and 4 to 6 months later they fail again. Big Hassle. I would not recommend this radio due to this issue. If you do have one you can turn down the transmit power and possibly avoid this problem, BUT why get a 5W radio if you can only use ~3W?

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HX370SSubmersible 5 Watt Marine Portable VHFSmaller, Lighter, unique functions, and built to take the day in punishment of the marine environment. Includes 12VDC & 110VAC overnight charges with drop in base, submersible AA Alkaline battery tray and belt clip

Marine and 40 commercial LMR VHF (dealer programmable) channel capability

1400mAh Nickel Metal Hydride - 18 hour battery

Unique SOS distress beacon

Oversized LCD with channel names

Speaker mic and voice scrambler ca

Features:Accessories

Standard Horizon supplies the HX370S with a 1400mAh Nickel Metal Hydride battery that will last over 18 hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) when transmitting at 5W. Also included is a waterproof alkaline battery tray, 12VDC Charger, 110VAC changer and a desk top drop-in cradle to charge the radio on shore or on your boat. Additionally, an easy to see battery life indicator on the LCD warns you when the battery needs recharging. The HX370S is capable of using optional speaker microphones, headset, and voice scrambler for those that want secure communications.

Features you expect and unique functions

The HX370S has the capability to be programmed to scan any number of channels with other without priority to channel 16 also includes Ch16 Dual Watch and NOAA Weather alert. The PRESET key allows you to easy recall 8 of your most used channels. An oversized LCD has channel names to inform you of the use of each selected channel. The high intensity strobe light emits the internationally recognized SOS signal that can be seen over 1 mile away at night another Standard Horizon first!

VHF Marine and Dealer Programmable LMR channels

The HX370S is factory programmed with all USA, C



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Scala Rider Q2 Multiset Review

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(More customer reviews)This is what you're looking for!'Nuff said; but, I'll say more.I've been looking for the perfect set for a couple of years now and I think that state of the art hadn't caught up with what I knew we could do, until now.Want one?Wait no more, look no further, this is it!You need nothing more. I'm a big big guy, and I 'always' have trouble with fit, these already come with the microphone boom which is long enough. Installation was no problem at all.They go quickly onto the helmets, tight.The only modifications I made were to hide the earphone wiring.I cut small slits near the unit to slip the wiring into the padding, out of sight, and that's it.The ear speaker sound is supurb, so much volume, so much quality for such little speakers.No noise, blocks wind like you want and hope for.Excellent quality between driver and passenger for voice and music.We don't have two bikes, and ride two up but we got such a kick out of them the fist night we wore them into the house.She went before me, and I finished up at the bike.No loss of quality, no loss of signal.I think it would have no problem with two riders within a quarter mile or more.

My only complaint, is that the FM radio is hard to tune.With only four buttons on the whole thing, tuning is a pain.You have to press and hold the top button (for up) or the bottom button (for down) for three seconds to engage the auto tune, and they are HARD to press.The auto tune is not the greatest, and does not always find the station the first swing past.Not a problem, except for the sore fingers.Example: Go up and find station, move up and decide you like the last station better.Go down to previous station and it may or may not find it.I needed to tune to a specific frequency to use the built in FM transmitter in my GPS and had a very difficult time locating the signal; the signal strengh was stronger than some stations it found.In other words:it does not discriminate well in the scan mode while trying to find FM stations.I'd rather have had it do a slow to medium tune, up or down, than auto scan.But, don't let that stop you; I DID find my GPS stations, for both rider and passengers, I found most stations (eventually I'll have them all).Other than that, everything is exactly what I was hoping for.Married the Bluetooth to phone, no problem.Unit was already married to 2nd set in the box for the passenger. In my excitement I skipped the first page showing where all the buttons were, and what they were called. My fault, but easy to do.Don't do that.The extra headsets you see that you can buy separate are scala are compatible and identical to the ones that come with the two in this box.I ordered thinking my microphone boom may have been small, and it was not and works great.The booms in the box are the longer large ones. I highly recommend the whole thing.

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Cardo Systems Scala Rider Q2 Multiset The MultiSet includes two ready-to-use SCALA RIDER Q2 wireless headsets for hands-free and safe bike-to-bike communication at distances of up to 540 yards as well as for use with mobile phones.GeneralTalk time up to 8 hours
Standby time 10 days
Weight 1.18 oz 33.5 gr
Battery type rechargeable Li-Po
Charging time 3 hours
Rugged Design Rain and snow resistant
Certificates FCC, IC,CE, Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 2.0, class 1
Bluetooth Profiles Headset, Handsfree mono
Chip manufacturer Cambridge Silicone Radio CSR
IntercomBike-to-Bike intercom communication up to 1,640 ft.500 m range full duplex in wide open terrain
Rider-to-Passenger communications up to 33 ft.10 m range with all scala-rider models full compatibility
AudioNoise cancellation Microphone
AGC technology Automatic Volume Control according to speed
VOX technology Accept or Reject calls by voice commands
Speaker Booster
FunctionalFit to full and 34 Helmets
Quick-release mechanism for headset
Two ultra-slim speakers4.7 mm0.18 in.
4 large control buttons
Hands-Free ProfilesVoice dial
Last-number redial
Call reject
FM Radio87.5 MHz to 108 MHz receiver
6 Station memory with Search and Store functions
Automatic radio muting incoming calls
Radio On time typical 8-10 hours
Charger110240V 5060Hz Universal Travel Charger

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Innovage Outdoor AM/FM Emergency Battery Free Crank Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)Do not buy this radio.The hand crank option failed to work on the one I purchased, which would seem to defeat the purpose of owning it.In addition, it is impossible to contact the manufacturer regarding a replacement.This is the second problem I have had with products from this company, as I also purchased a flashlight that did not work.Avoid Innovage Outdoor.

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The Innovage Outdoor battery-free crank radio is the ultimate necessity in almost every household. Durably built for everyday use, this self-powered marvel is ideal for use in emergencies like power blackouts, hurricanes, earthquakes, and more. Lightweight and portable, it's also a handy companion for outdoor trips like camping and hiking.

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Kaito KA404 Emergency Hand Crank Dynamo 5-LED Flashlight with AM/FM radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I loved this little device!I'm a baseball fan and used this on nearly a daily basis, since April, carrying it from room to room in the evenings.I'd wind up my radio, pull up a chair and let the scene unfold before me as told though the poetic musings of Vin Scully and his beloved Dodgers, each broadcast the elocutionary equivalent of a Norman Rockwell masterpiece.

Last night, after 4 months of solid use, the plastic handle of the charging crank snapped right off.I wasn't turning the crank particularly hard.I don't suppose this device was engineered for as regular use as I put it through.It's probably perfect as a storeaway for emergenices type use.In any case It's cheap enough that I won't hesitate in buying another.

One other small reservation, and again it would only seem to be an issue in the case of heavy use:The plastic body casing seemed to regularly buckle ever so slightly during cranking, so much so that I figured the case might eventually crack open due to wear before anything else would go wrong.Also when gripping the unit for cranking it's difficult not to mash (and turn) the control dials during the act of cranking.On my unit the light switch seems to be spring loaded and switches and locks itself into the on and off positions.It was very common for the light to activate due to incidental squeeze pressure during cranking, then the switch failing to 'catch' when pressing the button to turn off, leaving the light stuck on 'on', only turning off finally after multiple forceful presses.

Again I never expected to enjoy this little gadget as much as I did.As a kid, another L.A. radio icon, Dr. Demento would open each show with his signature schtick: "Wind up your radios boys and girls...!".I never had a wind up radio until now.

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The Kaito KA404 combines a sturdy 5-LED flashlight with an AM/FM radio, giving users a handy versatile camping accessory, job site companion, car gadget or in an emergency situation, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Made of durable, high-impact plastic, the rugged device features 5 super bright LEDs, each of which is rated at 15,000 MCD, and it can last for 10 minutes if cranked for 1 minute. The flashlight is great for illuminating a campsite or dimly lit work area, campers will also enjoy the FM radio and its built-in speaker and telescoping FM antenna, which improves reception in out-of-the-way locations. The flashlight has an output jack for charging your mobile devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, PDAs and etc. A USB cable is included for charging your gadgets with a USB connection.

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eGear Dynamo Weatherband/AM/FM Radio with 3LED Light (Yellow) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great item to have for emergencies.We live in an area that has ice storms, and tornadoes frequently, and the power usually goes out.This is great so that we can still see and listen to what is going on.

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Environmentally Friendly Dynamo Weather Band AM/FM Radio with 3LED Pivoting Spotlight. Winding Action provides power for the Dynamo Generator to charge the 4 internal Ni-MHz Batteries. Weather Band covers 7 NOAA Channels with Emergency Alert Standby mode. NOAA broadcasts are instant, accurate comprehensive and tailored to meet the needs of your local area in case of an Emergency or Weather related Event. The AM/FM channels keep you in touch with your local stations. Features include a 3 LED pivoting spotlight with flash function for emergency use, charges most cell phones, and equipped with a standard USB port that can connect to input or output sources freely. Essential to keep on hand for Emergencies or great for Camping, Hunting or anywhere power is not easily available. Radio weighs 15.2oz and is 6.5" x 4.3" x 2.8"

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Coleman StormBeam Dynamo Lantern with Radio and Cell Phone Chargers Review

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I cranked mine for one and a half minutes and the radio lasted 6 minutes. Possibly somebody on the assembly line is inserting junk batteries--this couldn't be the way it was intended to work.
C. K. Young

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Strong, reliable, and easy to use, Coleman's StormBeam Lanterns are designed specifically for use during power outages, storms, and other emergencies. The StormBeam Dynamo Lantern With Radio and Cell Phone Chargers has a built-in crank to recharge the lantern with no outside power source, so you'll always have light when you need it. Just one minute of hand-cranking yields 15 minutes of high-powered light. This StormBeam Lantern features a built-in FM radio with scan function, to help you track weather reports and developing emergency situations. What's more, the Lantern comes with adapters for the 6 most common types of cell-phone chargers (stored inside lantern cap), so you can use the Lantern crank to charge your phone -- vital in an emergency. The Dynamo's bright 0.7-watt LED sheds strong, reliable light and will never need to be replaced. The lantern's battery pack (included) offers consistent charging. The StormBeam Lantern's convenient molded-grip carrying handle folds under the lantern when not in use, for compact storage.

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